WEEKEND BAKE

Traditionally a cake made by girls in service for their Mothers on Mothering Sunday, not only a gift but an indication of their baking skills. Nowadays it is eaten as an Easter cake.

This Farmhouse Fruit Cake is a perfect afternoon treat all year round. 

The Victoria Sandwich, named after and a favourite cake of Queen Victoria, represents classic English baking and in our opinion should only be made with butter for the best flavour.

A marbled plain and chocolate cake enhanced by orange liqueur is a recipe from Chocolate Queen and AGA Demonstrator, Patricia Dunbar. I’m certainly a lover of this dessert!

I find the nicest hot cross buns to use are those which are lightly spiced, because they give a good flavour to the cooked pudding.

These cakes or pies are a cross between a cookie and a cake and originated from the Amish community in America. Be as creative as you like in decorating them!

Lavender is perfect for adding flavour to baked goods and desserts, enjoy this easy AGA recipe for Lavender Shortbread.

The perfect accompaniment for salads or soups, this Feta and Olive Loaf is bursting with Mediterranean flavours.

For a fruity twist on a classic, try this recipe for Raspberry Buttermilk Scones with Clotted Cream. 

Not just for Halloween but a fantastic pie for the Autumn season whilst pumpkins are readily available.